The school administrators and staff are making every effort to provide opportunities for our students to succeed. This is also the vision of every parent and guardian. While we accept the fact that academics are very important, we also know, as one high school student spoke so eloquently about his survey, that students want to feel wanted. The students below demonstrate what happens when they receive compliments and compassion from others.

Rio Vista Elementary School

• Anthony Garcia may only be in sixth grade, but he is already reading and performing in math at a ninth-grade level. He wants to earn a degree from UCLA.

• Esmeralda Morales, a fourth-grader, is a model student. She is courteous, conscientious, and kind to her classmates and to school staff. She has excellent study habits, as reflected by her grades. Esmeralda would someday like to become a high school teacher.

• Aeralin Sovanasy is a third-grader who is a model student who follows instructions and shows respect for others. She has significantly improved both her reading and math skills, now scoring proficient or advanced in all subjects. Aeralin’s goal is to study art in college.

Roosevelt Elementary School

• Martin Moreno, a third-grader, demonstrates excellent citizenship and academic skills. He is also one of the top three readers in the class and is meeting his English language development goals. Martin’s goal is to become an athletic trainer.

• Carlos Perez is an all-around great human being who is competitive, but he never forgets to be compassionate and mindful of others. He loves learning as much as possible, so he doesn’t want to limit his career choices just yet.

• Gabriel Soto, a third-grader, is a positive role model for his peers. He is friendly and volunteers to help others. He participates in class discussions and always completes his homework. Gabriel wants to serve in the U.S. Army, and then attend college to become a teacher when his military service is complete.

Urbita Elementary School

• Mario Mayorga, a sixth-grader, has shown tremendous growth this year. He has improved by three grade levels in both Spanish and English language arts, but his favorite subjects are science and soccer. Mario hopes to attend UCLA and study science or become a famous soccer player.

• Natalie Ortiz, who is in third grade, is an outstanding person. She never hesitates to help her classmates, displays strong leadership skills, and is respectful of others. She also excels in all subjects, especially in writing. Natalie wants to be a singer.

• Ramiro Vazquez-Diaz is a first-grader who is a kind, well-behaved student who follows expectations and is a friend to his classmates. As a Dual Immersion student, he is working hard to meet the first-grade standards in both English and Spanish. Ramiro wants to care for animals by becoming a veterinarian.

Warm Springs Elementary School

• Trinity Taj Haywood, who is a first-grader and a good role model for his classmates, is also a good dancer, having earned third-place in the student talent show. Trinity wants to become a police officer.

• Rodrigo Hurtado Castelan, a sixth-grader, exceeded the grade-level standards in both English and math on the student assessment tests. A big part of the reason for that is his model behavior and enthusiasm for learning. Rodrigo wants to attend college and become a mechanic.

• Adriana Magana-Contreras, who is a sixth-grader, has a positive attitude and cares for others. She listens patiently, acts with sincerity, and helps out when she can. After getting her diploma, Adriana wants to attend junior college so she can decide what field of study she wants to pursue.

Congratulations!

Not only are you making San Bernardino strong, you are making San Bernardino proud.

Margaret Hill is a trustee on the San Bernardino City Unified School District Board of Education.

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